“Public community college in Freeport, Illinois offering over 60 degree and certificate programs.”
Highland Community College is a public community college in Freeport, Illinois offering over 60 degrees and certificates with transfer agreements, career technology pathways and adult education. It is known for its mentorship, renovated labs and an active arts and theatre program including ensembles like the Highland Big Band, Highland Chorale and Royal Scots Highland Youth Choir.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$4,936
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$7,360
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Academic divisions housing transfer, STEM, and liberal-arts programs.
Free GED and ESL courses for community learners.
Business education and workforce partnerships.
Performing and visual arts including theatre, chorale, and gallery programming.
Community-leadership, senior-volunteer, and lifelong-learning offerings.
Performing-arts programming including Summerset 51's production of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.'
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $7,360
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
